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Posted 25 July, 2026

High Net Worth Private Client Solicitor Role - Leeds

qed legal
Leeds, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Private Client Solicitor | Leeds | 3–6 Years' PQE Are you a Private Client Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career with a well-established UK Top 100 law firm? An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious solicitor to join a highly regarded Private Client team in Leeds. Working alongside experienced Partners and specialists, you'll benefit from exposure to high-quality work, genuine career progression and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with a loyal client base. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys working on technically interesting matters and wants to be part of a collaborative team where quality of service comes first. The Role You'll manage your own varied caseload while supporting senior members of the team on more complex matters, including:\n
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  • Drafting Wills and advising on estate planning and inheritance tax mitigation
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  • Trust creation, administration and ongoing trustee advice
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  • Probate and estate administration, including high-value and complex estates
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  • Lasting Powers of Attorney
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  • Business succession planning
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  • Deeds of Variation
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  • Advising clients with UK and overseas assets
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  • Working closely with accountants, financial advisers and other professionals to deliver joined-up advice
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You'll also be encouraged to get involved in networking, business development and helping to further strengthen the firm's already successful Private Client offering. About You To be considered, you'll ideally have:\n
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  • Around 3–6 years' PQE in Private Client
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  • Experience handling a broad range of Private Client matters independently
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  • Strong technical knowledge of Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Planning
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  • STEP qualification (or a desire to work towards it) would be advantageous but is by no means essential
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What's on Offer?\n
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  • Competitive salary based on experience
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  • High-quality, varied and often complex work
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  • Clear opportunities for career progression
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  • A supportive and collaborative team environment
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  • Ongoing training and professional development
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  • The chance to work alongside recognised specialists in the field
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  • A strong pipeline of quality work from an established client base
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If you're looking for a role where you'll be challenged, supported and given genuine opportunities to progress your career, please reach out to me below: